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Skin irritation...red itchy bumps

LaurenMcCordLaurenMcCord member
in 3rd Trimester
Throughout my entire pregnancy I've had the feeling of being bitten by bugs. I actually have what looks like raised red bug bites that itch like crazy and turn into long scratch mark welts. Ive researched and researched and truly believed I had bed bugs. Well, there is no sign of bed bugs and my fiance has never been bitten sleeping next to me. I've called exterminators, they tell me its my hormones, I went to my regular physician, he told me its my hormones and maybe a fungal reaction so he gave me a tiny tube of cream that makes it not itch temporarily but the bite marks are still there and I'm itchy in other areas. I talked to my OBGYN and she swears its my hormones. OK I get it, I'm not getting bit. But that still doesnt take away from the fact that I feel like I am. How do I stop the itching? Also, I have my maternity shoot in a few days and don't want red bumps and scratches all over me. Anyone else going through this and any advice?

Thanks in advance :)
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Re: Skin irritation...red itchy bumps

  • tsmj182tsmj182 member
    Maybe try taking a bath with Epsom salt and see if that helps or maybe get a lotion like Aveno. Otherwise maybe you're allergic to something cause it sound like you have hives or something cause when I get hives they itch like crazy.
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  • happywifemomofonehappywifemomofone member
    Could it be Pupps? Someone just recently posted about this on high risk board.
    TTC since 10/09 Me-43 DH-44 RE and testing 10/10-11/10, Recommending IVF 1/11 New RE AMA and DOR-DH low motility IVF #1.1 cancelled 3/11 due to poor response IVF #1.2 May 2011, one perfect 8-cell embryo, 3dt-BFN, IVF #2.1 Converted to IUI d/t poor response. New RE 9/2011. IVF 2.2 completed using HGH,EPP,DHEA, Q-10 and accupuncture. Transferred one 8-cell, grade one embryo on 10/19. BFP 10/31/11 Chemical pregancy on 11/2/11. Started stims for IVF #3, our final try, on 12-2-11. ET on 12/18. Transferred 3 Grade A embryos-BFFN Planning DE IVF, late March/early April- Donors ER expected to be 4/2-4/4. PAIF/SAIF welcome
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  • tiyashrivasthavtiyashrivasthav member
    I think oatmeal bathe helps. Apply aloe vera gel after shower and wear soft cotton clothes.
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